Toyota has announced that its North Carolina battery manufacturing plant (TBMNC) is set to begin production, with shipments for North American electrified vehicles starting in April 2025. The $14 billion facility will produce batteries for HEVs, PHEVs, and BEVs, creating around 5,000 jobs.
This investment is part of Toyota’s broader U.S. strategy, with a total of $49 billion invested and over 280,000 jobs supported. The plant aligns with Toyota’s “Beyond Zero” initiative, aiming for carbon neutrality and sustainable mobility.
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